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BRIEFS
March 27, 2020
Sched Netweb site
  • MSC announces Asia to US west coast voided sailings in March and April
  • China and Pakistan enter new era of joint ventures amid closer trade ties
  • First lakers open Great Lakes annual 2020 summer navigation season
  • US west coast seaports remain operational albeit at lower demand levels
  • 20pc of US companies in China are back to normal: Chamber survey
  • Wuhan lockdown to end in 2 weeks as China gets people back to work
  • CMA CGM hikes terminal handling charges at Kolkata, Cochin and Haldia
  • ICS and IAPH urge seaports be kept open for trade and urgent supplies
  • Coronavirus prompts retailers to scrap US$1.5 billion of Bangladesh orders
  • Russia's Volga-Dnepr enjoys charter boom because of coronavirus crisis
  • Chinese airlines have lost US$3.1 billion this year because of coronavirus
  • HAFFA welcomes freeze on security fee hike for air freight in Hong Kong
  • Irish ground handlers seek state support to handle medical equipment
  • Shelving of passenger flights globally severs air freight capacity in Canada

Exim Indiaweb site
MARCH 26, 2020
  • Bleak outlook for global demand seen due to Coronavirus
  • CMA CGM launches SEAPRIORITY Go, a new solution guaranteeing priority transportation of goods
  • Cabinet approves extension of rebate in taxes on export of garments & made-ups
  • Export of ventilators, sanitisers prohibited
  • APSEZ declares Force Majeure
  • JN Port announces relief measures
  • Minister reviews situation at the Major Ports
  • PSA announces facilitation initiatives
  • Road Transport Ministry advises NHAI to follow MHA guidelines regarding toll plaza operations during lockdown
  • Current crisis seen as a way forward for effective reforms
  • Invest India Business Immunity Platform launched to help businesses withstand Covid-19

International Transport Journalweb site
  • Logistics at airports
  • Wood transport shifted from road to rail
  • Longest "domestic" flight in history
  • Mahindra Logistics appoints chairman
  • Silver lining on the horizon for aviation?
  • RZD sets up hotline for freight transport
  • Dachser expands Chile's connection with Europe
  • Bimco's maritime outlook for 2020
  • New leadership in the Middle East at Crane Worldwide
  • Platform to monitor border crossings
  • Bifa wants to postpone Brexit deadline
  • Supplying LNG all around the Baltic Sea
  • Vietnamese carrier confirms Europe plans
  • "Curiosity of the Day"
  • Koper improves port's rail connection
  • Logistics initiative elects project advisory board
  • Paycargo launches new free communication service
  • CEO addresses Valencia's port community
  • Swiss World Cargo adapts

The Loadstarweb site
MARCH 26, 2020
  • Green lanes at EU borders are vital to keep supply chains moving, says FTA
  • Carrier 'no rollover' guarantees will face a stiff test as demand slumps
  • USMCA borders stay open for trucks, but volumes expected to drop after spike
  • Emirates switches air freight operations back to Dubai International, for now
  • Transport industry urges Whitehall to extend Brexit transition period
  • Ocean Insights gives a clearer picture of blanked sailings, and it's free
  • Coronavirus: poster child Singapore heads for recession
  • Covid-19 radar: Complacency will kill you
  • EXCLUSIVE Market Insight: First casualty - ex-AP Møller Mærsk JV goes bust

Marine Logweb site
MARCH 26, 2020
  • FMC Commissioner comments on impact of coronavirus on the supply chain
    In a statement released yesterday, the Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) said that its authorities and available services remain in place during the COVID-19 situation. It noted that some major tradelanes are currently
  • Class societies report uptick in use of remote surveys
    The impact of coronavirus-related restrictions on access to ships has helped accelerate shipowners' use of classification society remote survey services. Today, ABS reported that it is expanding its remote survey options for
  • All American Marine to complete construction of Water-Go-Round
    SWITCH Maritime (SW/TCH) has awarded All American Marine, Inc. (AAM), Bellingham, Wash., a contract by to complete the aluminum construction and outfitting of the 70-foot, 84-passenger zero-emissions, hydrogen fuel cell powered, electric
  • Corps starts flood fight activities in two districts
    The Mississippi River has risen to 15 feet at the Carrollton Gage prompting the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, New Orleans District to reactivate Phase II flood fight procedures. Closely coordinating efforts
  • Port State Control MoUs give guidance on enforcement during COVID-19 outbreak
    The Tokyo and the Paris Memoranda of Understanding (MoU) on Port State Control have each given guidance to their member agencies on dealing with the impact of the coronavirus on ships' abilities
  • Next gen e-ferry charging solution enters service
    A next generation Automatic Plug-in System (APS) solution for charging electric ferries has entered service in Oslo, enabling safe, fast and clean vessel charging, and highlighting the role of Lugano, Switzerland, headquartered
  • WETA seeks emergency funding to maintain disaster response capabilities
    The San Francisco Bay Area Water Emergency Transportation Authority (WETA), which operates the San Francisco Bay Ferry service, is seeking $4 million of emergency funding from regional, state and federal sources. The

Lloyd's Listweb site
MARCH 26, 2020
  • Coronavirus: Maersk seafarers test positive on boxship
    The impact of the coronavirus is having a severe effect on the container trades as consumer demand slumps in the...
  • EU block exemption extension draws industry fire
    Industry groups claim EC ignored their concerns regarding the Consortia Block Extension Regulation and warn of damage to supply chains
  • Maersk Product Tankers says outlook is 'uncertain'
    The company boasted of its fleet renewal, emissions cuts and use of optimisation software in its annual results
  • Coronavirus: Paris MOU relaxes rules as UK suspends port state control
    'While we cannot compromise on safety, there are a number of temporary measures we are taking to ensure shipping does...
  • Tanker freight futures spike on floating storage sentiment
    Oil trader Vitol's chief executive Russell Hardy estimates lost crude demand to peak at 15m-20m barrels per day over the...
  • Forwarders call for Brexit transition extension
    Refusing to ask for an extension beyond the end of this year amid the coronavirus crisis would be 'irresponsible', says...
  • Pirate attack thwarted off Nigeria
    Master of the 60,435 dwt bulk carrier sounded the alarm, forcing the pirates to abort their attack, according to Lloyd's...
  • Box volume recovery may not last, says Cosco ports chief
    Hong Kong-listed Cosco Shipping Ports recorded $308m net profits for 2019, down 5.1% from 2018, while total throughput rose 5.5%...
  • Dry bulk and containerships lead 'flood' of scrubber cancellations
    Persistent low marine fuel prices will hit the fortunes of shipowners who have invested heavily in fitting scrubbers, warns research...
  • Maersk to cut services as demand falls
    As hopes of a demand-driven return to volumes fade, Maersk tells customers to prepare for service cuts
  • J. Lauritzen focuses on short-term trading
    Copenhagen-based company to have a cash injection of $20m from its sponsor
  • Wallenius Wilhelmsen lays off workers in US and Mexico
    The privately owned carrier scrapped its dividend and mothballed vessels earlier this week because of falling demand
  • Liquefied bio and synthetic methane could decarbonise shipping
    Intensive carbon pricing to help both fuels, as well as ramp-up of renewable electricity supply to boost LSM production, will...
  • CMA CGM completes first terminal sales
    French carrier receives $815m cash boost from sale of first eight terminals to Terminal Link joint venture
  • Health crisis exposes need for LNG floating storage
    Floating, rather than onshore tank, storage holds the key to promoting liquidity in the liquefied natural gas market
  • Daily Briefing
    Free to read: Indian seafarers delay homecoming amid 21-day lockdown | Hoegh LNG locks down vessels not due crew rotation...
  • Hong Kong Maritime Museum closes amid coronavirus threat
    The museum displays about 1,000 objects in 15 galleries, attracting around 130,000 visitors annually
  • Virus lockdown sees force majeure at Indian ports
    'We are facing unprecedented odds to sustaining our business' - Essar Shipping chief executive Ranjit Singh
  • Wärtsilä trials ammonia fuel for ships
    The Finnish firm hopes to supply ammonia fuel, engines and storage services
  • Coronavirus spurs greater interest in remote vessel inspections
    Remote inspections are becoming easier as ship connectivity improves and costs fall
  • US carriers seek approval for 'co-operation agreement' from FMC
    The so-called 'Caribbean and Central American Co-operative Working Agreement' would cover the trade between ports on the US Atlantic and...

The Journal of Commerceweb site
MARCH 26, 2020
  • Automaker closures to cut Charleston's April ro-ro volumes
  • US longshore union hiring halls adjust to COVID-19 reality
  • CBP reverses course on granting import duty extensions
  • Canada freight operators seek clarity on 'essential' services
  • Ro-ro operators tighten belts as new demand melts away
  • Coronavirus mitigation sparks truck rate spikes in 'high-risk' areas
  • US trucking market splits as demand for essentials grows
  • Containers pile up at Indian docks amid COVID-19 lockdown
  • CEVA Logistics declares force majeure, citing COVID-19 impact
  • COVID-19 to accelerate digitalization, automation of container shipping
  • Shippers, docker unions slam EU carrier exemption from competition law

TradeWindsweb site
MARCH 26, 2020
  • The bull is back in New York with third straight day of gains
  • Exmar slims losses and assures on liquidity for year ahead
  • Synergy warns of 'time bomb' in crew management amid global lockdown
  • 'Dean' of shipping analysts takes to the rails
  • GasLog FSRU venture draws enough client interest to go ahead
  • Nauticor and Novatek team up on LNG bunkering and supply
  • Diana Shipping fixes newcastlemax to C Transport Maritime
  • CMA CGM completes sale of eight terminals in $815m deal
  • Red light for capesize bulkers as Japanese car market crashes
  • Nordic American Tankers officials rush to buy shares
  • Cruiseship valuations take a hit amid coronavirus pandemic
  • Hoegh LNG secures $45m in fresh finance, fixes gas ship on short charter
  • New panamax charter helps insulate Castor Maritime from virus effects
  • China Merchants Bank unit expands fleet with bulker newbuildings
  • Virus causes two energy shipping companies to make changes on shore and at sea
  • Hamburg cuts berthing and lease fees due to coronavirus
  • Paris MOU signals pragmatism as owners seethe at 'excessive' coronavirus curbs
  • China relaxes restrictions on crew changes and reopens Wuhan waterway
  • Lloyd's of London profits but its marine underwriters' struggles continue
  • Newbuilding debt is real shipping crisis that cruise sector now faces
  • Vessels on high alert as more pirate approaches reported
  • Sonangol shortlists Asia yards for suezmax quartet
  • Herman Marks praises crews as Vroon extends changeover ban
  • Sweden's OxGas plans to build new liquefied methane terminal
  • Owners fear vessels will be snubbed as vetting licences expire
  • Maersk Product Tankers storms back into profit as 12 ships sold
  • Hapag-Lloyd boss sticks his neck out with confident forecast
  • Shipyard lockdown expected to impact Genting Hong Kong cruise newbuilding
  • Marflet revives product tanker order at 3 Maj shipyard
  • Coronavirus drives classification society revolution as digital technology comes into its own
  • Shanghai Huayuan books pair of supramax bulkers at Yangzijiang
  • J Lauritzen owner agrees $20m cash injection as loss balloons
  • London may be in lockdown, but shipping must not lose its soul

American Shipperweb site
MARCH 26, 2020
  • CMA CGM bolsters bank account amid 'high uncertainty' during pandemic
    Carrier generates $815 million in cash with sale of stakes in eight port terminals.
  • FMC presses to finalize container availability rule
    The U.S. Federal Maritime Commission's legal staff is expected to deliver its final demurrage and detention rulemaking assessment to the commissioners in the next several...
  • Coronavirus impact drives car carrier to reduce fleet, workforce
    Wallenius Wilhelmsen laying off 2,500 workers in the United States and Mexico, retiring and recycling about 15 vessels.
  • Ocean container volumes are about to fall off a cliff
    Social distancing will wreak havoc on trans-Pacific and Asia-Europe box volumes.
  • Port of Virginia rapidly moving COVID-19 test kits
    Critical cargo initiative launched to quickly process imports needed in the fight against the coronavirus.
  • Georgia ports employ 'isolate and operate strategy' to battle COVID-19
    Best February ever recorded despite challenges from coronavirus pandemic.
  • United, Alaska further slash domestic capacity for April
    Airlines expected to increase use of truck capacity to move cargo around the country.

The Bunker Bulletinweb site
MARCH 26, 2020
  • February sales of marine fuel 0.5%S at Panama Canal fall on month
    Sales of marine fuel 0.5%S at the Panama Canal totaled 340,338 mt in February, down 12.35% from January, according to a report published this week by the Panama Canal Authority.
  • Singapore Marine Fuel 0.5% differentials for Apr plunge on sinking demand
    Cash differential for the supply of Singapore Marine Fuel 0.5% in April were being negotiated significantly lower as compared to levels at which contracts were concluded for supply in March, traders said this week.
  • HK's NewOcean Energy 2019 bunker sales up 66% by volume
    Hong Kong-based energy company NewOcean Energy said its bunker sales volume in 2019 rose 66% as sales in Hong Kong and Singapore combined rose 90% to 3.826 million mt, while sales in China fell 6.0% to 638,000 mt.
  • European gasoline cracks near parity with HSFO cracks
    High sulfur fuel oil cracks in Europe came within 68 cents/b of the gasoline crack this week, as gasoline margins hit their lowest level on record amid the coronavirus pandemic.
  • European LSFO feels COVID-19 impact despite increased utility demand
    The hi-lo fuel oil spread -- measuring the relative value of 1% sulfur FOB Northwest European cargoes to 3.5% FOB Rotterdam barges -- could narrow further on increased low sulfur fuel oil availability in Europe combined with lackluster demand amid the coronavirus outbreak.
  • Singapore's MPA to give rebates to passenger ship owners to cushion COVID-19 impact
    The Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore will provide economic relief to passenger vessel owners and operators, as well as passenger terminal operators, that have seen a drop in passenger volumes due to the COVID-19 outbreak, Singapore's deputy prime minister and minister for finance, Heng Swee Keat, announced Thursday.
  • Russian producers shrug off impact of tougher coronavirus measures
    Russian oil and gas producers said Thursday that measures introduced so far to combat the spread of the coronavirus in Russia will not affect oil and gas production and supply.
  • Ecopetrol to cut runs at Barrancabermeja by 30%: sources
    Colombia's largest refinery, the 220,000 b/d Barrancabermeja complex, is expected to reduce crude process by 30% starting next week, market sources said Thursday.
  • Crude remains in the $20s/b as coronavirus spread reduces demand
    Petroleum prices fell Thursday, remaining in the $20s/b, as the coronavirus spread continued to reduce travel and demand for transportation fuels.
  • Crude snaps 3-day up streak as oversupply narrative comes into focus
    Crude futures settled lower Thursday, snapping a three-day up streak as renewed focus on coronavirus-related demand destruction overshadowed the passage of a $2 trillion US stimulus package.
  • India's lockdown amid coronavirus pandemic to hurt middle distillate sector further
    The lockdown in India has affected India's aviation sector further amid the coronavirus pandemic as air traffic passenger rates dwindles, pressuring jet fuel prices to dip to record lows.
  • US Gulf Coast IFO 380 grades plummet to new four-year lows
    US Gulf Coast IFO 380 bunker fuels plunged Thursday to nearly four-year lows on sagging demand and a declining crude complex.
  • US Gulf Coast naphtha heads to Asia amid fallen freight; glut of ULSD left onshore
    Sunken freight rates for clean tankers due to a global demand decline amid the coronavirus pandemic has left the arbitrage from the US Gulf Coast to Asia wide open for naphtha, but the route to Europe for ultra low sulfur diesel remains shut despite a drop in USGC demand.

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ZIM also records a recovery in the second quarter
SHIPPING
ZIM also records a recovery in the second quarter
Haifa
Acquisition by Hapag-Lloyd expected by the end of the year
PORTS
In the second quarter, freight traffic in the port of Civitavecchia grew by +3.6%
Civitavecchia
In the first half of this year the total was 3.93 million tons (+1.5%)
PORTS
Last month the port of Singapore handled four million containers (+3.1%)
Singapore/Hong Kong
A 1.6% decline was recorded in the port of Hong Kong
COMPANIES
AP Moller Capital to acquire majority stake in Globex Investissement
Copenhagen/Casablanca
ACCIDENTS
Ship hit in the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton
Crew member of the "Minoan Dignity" dies
PORTS
Last month, freight traffic in the port of Barcelona decreased by -6.5%.
Barcelona
In July, 300,961 containers were handled (-13.2%)
COMPANIES
Abu Dhabi's sovereign wealth fund offers to acquire 100% of AD Ports' capital.
Abu Dhabi
He currently owns a 75.42% stake
PORTS
In the first half of 2026, freight traffic in the port of La Spezia grew by +2.0%
La Spezia
Cargo traffic in Tunisian ports is growing sharply
In the April-June quarter it was 7.4 million tons (+8.8%)
PORTS
The port of Koper reports a 5.6% decrease in quarterly freight traffic
Ljubljana
In June the decline was -18.9%
PORTS
Strait of Hormuz crisis has severe impact on DP World's financial and operating performance
Dubai
PORTS
Container traffic at CK Hutchison terminals fell by -1% in the first six months of 2026.
Hong Kong
Excluding operations in Panama, volumes increased by +5%
PORTS
In the first half of 2026, freight traffic in the port of Hamburg decreased by -3.1%.
Hamburg
Containers amounted to four million TEUs (-3.7%)
SHIPPING
HMM's revenues increased by 29.7% in the second quarter
Seoul
Net profit down, weighed down by lower financial income
SHIPPING
Evergreen's net profit grew by 43.9% in the April-June quarter.
Taipei
Maersk and Hapag-Lloyd benefit from the recovery of the container shipping market
SHIPPING
Maersk and Hapag-Lloyd benefit from the recovery of the container shipping market
Copenhagen/Hamburg
The Danish company reports better quarterly performance than its German partner in Gemini Cooperation
PORTS
Freight traffic in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado remained stable in the second quarter
Genoa
Passenger numbers drop at both ports
SHIPPING
In the second quarter, Yang Ming recorded a net profit growth of +610.7%.
Keelung
Revenues stable in the first half of 2026
ACCIDENTS
Two ships attacked in the Gulf of Oman and off the coast of Yemen
Southampton
A container ship was reportedly hit by an American helicopter
SHIPPING
The Northern Sea Route is not at all competitive with the sea route through Suez
Basel
Study by two researchers from Mokpo National Maritime University
SHIPYARDS
The auction on August 28 is expected to confirm Rheinmetall-MSC's interest in the Romanian Mangalia shipyard.
Bucharest
In the second quarter, vessel traffic in the Panama Canal grew by +9.6%, but decreased significantly in June
SHIPPING
In the second quarter, vessel traffic in the Panama Canal grew by +9.6%, but decreased significantly in June
Panama/Balboa
The ACP introduces new limitations on vessel draft and does not exclude reductions in the daily number of transits.
CRUISES
Contract with Fincantieri for the construction of a third cruise ship for Crystal is now in force
Monaco/Miami
Delivery is scheduled for 2034
ACCIDENTS
More explosions in the Strait of Hormuz area
Southampton/Tehran
Iran-Oman negotiations continue, but reopening to ship transit still seems a long way off.
SHIPPING
Shipping associations reiterate their opposition to mandatory tolls and tariffs for transiting the Strait of Hormuz.
ACCIDENTS
Two ships attacked in the Red Sea
Southampton/San'a'/New Delhi
Indian vessel "Faize Noore Oliya" sunk, Houthis claim attack on "NCC Wafa"
LOGISTICS
Prologis makes $18.8 billion offer to buy Segro
San Francisco
The combination will create a European giant in the ownership and management of logistics properties
SHIPPING
In the April-June quarter, ONE recorded an improvement in financial performance
Singapore
During the period the fleet transported almost 3.3 million containers (+2.9%)
CRUISES
Global Port Holdings' revenues grew by 27% in the first half of this year.
Istanbul
Gross operating margin up 22%
In the second quarter, naval traffic in the Suez Canal increased by +16.5%
SHIPPING
In the second quarter, naval traffic in the Suez Canal increased by +16.5%
Cairo
In the first half of 2026, growth was +14.0%
SHIPPING
In the second quarter of 2026, the Bosphorus Strait was crossed by 10,082 ships (+0.5%)
Ankara
In the first half of the year, naval traffic decreased by -0.5%
PORTS
A report by the French National Assembly notes the competitive decline of the state's port ecosystem.
Paris
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
In the first half of 2026, FS's freight transport segment recorded a -2.7% drop in operating revenues
Rome
Traffic volumes amounted to approximately 8.8 billion tonne-km (-7.3%)
PORTS
The EU ETS Observatory confirms that the emissions trading system is having a negative impact on EU ports.
Madrid
The proposed corrections are the broadening of the criteria for the designation of neighbouring container transhipment ports and a percentage reduction factor applied to the volume of CO2 emissions from ships.
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings' revenues increased by 4.9% in the second quarter of 2026.
CRUISES
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings' revenues increased by 4.9% in the second quarter of 2026.
Miami
New historical record of passengers embarking on the fleet's ships
SHIPYARDS
Fincantieri's half-year revenues remain stable
Trieste
Net profit increased by 191.4%. New orders fell by 58.5%.
PORTS
In the second quarter, freight traffic in Albanian ports grew by +8.9%
Tirana
SHIPPING
The US think tank Open Markets Institute proposes the establishment of a public container shipping company
Washington
Rao: Today the United States depends on a cartel of six foreign shipping companies
CRUISES
Royal Caribbean reports record revenue for the April-June quarter
Miami
New all-time peak in turnover in the first half of 2026
SHIPPING
In the second quarter, CMA CGM group revenues increased by +19.2%
Marseille/New York/Los Angeles
United Ports Joint Venture with Stonepeak Completed
PORTS
PortXchange: To immediately reduce shipping emissions, we need to focus on ports.
Rotterdam
PORTS
In the port of Trieste, bulk cargo is increasing and miscellaneous goods are decreasing.
Trieste
In the first six months of 2026, traffic in Monfalcone dropped by 24.9%.
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
Fermerci, freight train transport production in Italy could fall to 2015 levels this year.
Rome
Map: We are faced with data that exceeds all expectations.
SHIPYARDS
Indian government approves $7.2 billion in aid for domestic shipbuilding
New Delhi
Strategy adopted today to revitalize the sector
SHIPYARDS
Two Indian shipyards included in the new EU list of ship recycling facilities proposed by the Commission
Brussels/Washington
Satisfaction of ECSA and World Shipping Council
SHIPYARDS
Hyundai and Siemens sign agreement for AI-powered shipbuilding
Washington
The goal is an autonomous manufacturing system in which all processes, including design, production, logistics, inspection and testing, are digitally connected.
ACCIDENTS
African Union condemns attacks on tankers in Red Sea claimed by Houthis
Addis Ababa
Youssouf: The security of Red Sea shipping lanes is of vital strategic importance for Africa
CRUISES
In Genoa, Fincantieri delivered the new cruise ship Explora III to Explora Journeys.
Genoa
"Explora IV" and "Explora V" will follow in 2027 and "Explora VI" in 2028.
PORTS
In the second quarter of 2019, bulk cargo volumes increased while general cargo volumes decreased.
Rotterdam
In the first half of 2026, 212.0 million tonnes of goods were moved (+0.4%)
PORTS
In the second quarter, Spanish ports handled 144.8 million tonnes of goods (+2.9%)
Madrid
Record for conventional goods and containers (in TEU)
COMPETITION
The EU Commission opens an in-depth investigation into the Saipem-Subsea7 merger.
Brussels
Brussels considers the effects of the operation to be particularly critical, especially in the SURF market.
FREIGHT TERMINALS
Medlog (MSC Group) acquires a stake in Interporto Bologna
Bologna
Caliandro: Industrial development that will allow us to achieve our rail freight traffic objectives
INTERMODAL TRANSPORT
The Barcelona Port Authority will acquire 40% of Terminal Intermodal de Navarra.
Barcelona
The remaining 60% of the capital will remain with Hutchison Ports Best
In the first half of this year, Chinese seaports handled 5.87 billion tons of cargo (+3.0%).
PORTS
In the first half of this year, Chinese seaports handled 5.87 billion tons of cargo (+3.0%).
Beijing
New historical records for half-yearly and quarterly container traffic
PORTS
Ports of Italy: The issue of competences divides the reform.
Rome
At the Confitarma conference, Rixi defends the new national control room, while experts and operators ask for clarity on the relationships with the AdSPs and on the resources of the new company.
LEGISLATION
The maritime sector is divided between cautious support and criticism over the EU ETS review.
Brussels/Washington/
Copenhagen/Piraeus/Rotterdam
ACCIDENTS
Yet another attack on a ship in the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton
A tanker was hit and abandoned by the crew.
SHIPPING
ECSA considers the proposed revision of the EU ETS to be a first step, but many others should follow.
Brussels
Raptis: It's a good idea to allocate system revenues at EU and national levels to support sustainable fuels.
PORTS
ESPO: No to lowering the EU ETS application threshold from 5,000 to 400 GRT vessels.
Brussels
Appreciation for measures aimed at reducing evasive ship calls
TRANSPORTATION
T&E welcomes some new proposals from Brussels for the EU maritime ETS
Brussels
The association is more critical of the measures studied by the EU Commission for the aviation sector
SHIPPING
For Assarmatori, the Commission's proposal on the EU ETS is timid, while more courageous measures were expected
Brussels
TRANSPORTATION
EU Maritime ETS: The European Commission partially accepts shipowners' requests.
Brussels
A new €110 million fund for clean fuels, non-permanent exemptions extended to 2035, an IMO deduction mechanism, and crackdowns on "evasive" transshipment ports.
ACCIDENTS
Another ship was hit by a shell in the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton/Tampa
US Marines conducted an inspection aboard a sanctioned oil tanker
PORTS
Port of Gioia Tauro: First connection of a large container ship to the cold ironing system
Gioia Tauro
The ship "MSC Mirja" powered with a total power of approximately seven MW
PORTS
In the second quarter of 2026, freight traffic in the port of Antwerp-Bruges decreased by -2%.
Antwerp
Dry bulk volumes recovered and rolling stock increased. Other sectors declined.
PORTS
COSCO Shipping Ports sets new quarterly and half-year container traffic records
Hong Kong
ACCIDENTS
US forces struck the VLCC Belma sailing towards Iran's Kharg Island.
Tampa
It is operated by the Emirati Max Maritime Solutions which is subject to US sanctions
PORTS
In May, freight traffic in the port of Genoa was stable, while in Savona-Vado it decreased
Genoa
In the first five months of 2026, containers amounted to 1,199,914 TEUs (-2.8%), of which 999,228 (-1.4%) and 200,686 (-9.2%) were handled by the two ports respectively.
PORTS
In the second quarter, freight traffic in the port of Taranto grew by +6.7%
Taranto
An increase of +104.9% was recorded in July
CRUISES
Viking Holdings Cruise Line Reports Record Quarterly Revenue
Los Angeles
Net profit of $587.7 million (+33.8%)
PORTS
Container traffic at the Port of Los Angeles dropped 5.8% last month.
Los Angeles
In the first seven months of 2026, growth of +1.8% was recorded
PORTS
Container traffic at the Port of Long Beach dropped 1.7% in July.
Long Beach
In the first seven months of this year, total traffic was 5,758,086 TEUs (+1.2%)
SHIPPING
In the second quarter, RCL recorded an increase in revenues that was outweighed by the increase in operating costs
Bangkok
Net profit down 1.1%
SHIPPING
Danish DFDS's quarterly financial performance improves
Copenhagen
In the April-June quarter, rolling stock transported by the fleet increased by 1.1%. Passengers decreased by 8.9%.
PORTS
Container traffic at HHLA terminals decreased by -8.0% in the second quarter
Hamburg
Revenues increased by 2.5%. Operating costs increased by 5.7%.
COMPANIES
Costa Cruises announces change of management for the Americas region.
Genoa
Jorge Serrano Martín de Vidales will replace Dario Rustico
PORTS
The Livorno Port Authority creates an internal task force for the Darsena Europa project.
Livorno
The aim is to ensure a unified coordination with the commissioner structure that follows the project
INDUSTRY
MSC installs Jotun's proactive hull cleaning system on MSC Daniela
Sandefjord
Combines advanced antifouling technology with robotic inspection and cleaning
SHIPPING
Wan Hai Lines reports a 965.6% increase in quarterly profit
Taipei
The company orders six new 11,000 TEU containerships
PORTS
In the second quarter, cargo traffic in Montenegrin ports decreased by -5.8%
Podgorica
Cargoes to and from Italy dropped by -40.6%
SHIPPING
The Grimaldi Group has taken delivery of the Grande Pacifico
Naples
The vessel is the first of five new sister PCTCs with a capacity of 9,800 ceu
COMPANIES
In 2025, the Fratelli Cosulich group's revenues amounted to 1.9 billion euros (-11.5%)
Genoa
Net profit of 20.0 million euros (-3.0%)
MOURNING
Maurizio Longo, Secretary General of Trasportounito, has passed away.
Rome
He passed away in Rome after a long illness.
PORTS
Terminal Investment Limited abandons Tercat acquisition
Brussels
It provided for joint control of the Barcelona terminal with Hutchison Ports
PORTS
Work has been completed to activate cold ironing at the Porto Corsini cruise terminal in Ravenna.
Ravenna
PORTS
Acceleration of the redevelopment process for the former CIVAM area in the port of Vibo Valentia Marina
Vibo Valentia
The area will be transformed into new yards for commercial logistics
COMPANIES
Maersk Group sells Maersk Training and Maersk H2S Safety Services
Copenhagen
They will be sold to the US Open Gate Capital, specialized in industrial carve-out operations
SAILING LIST
Visual Sailing List
Departure ports
Arrival ports by:
- alphabetical order
- country
- geographical areas
PORTS
In the April-June quarter, the port of Venice handled 6.3 million tons of goods (-1.2%)
Venice
Cruise passengers down by -15.3%
PORTS
In the second quarter, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna recorded a sharp increase of +10.9%
Ravenna
In the first six months of 2026 the increase was +5.9%
LOGISTICS
DP World acquires six GXO logistics sites in the UK
Dubai
186,000 square meters and 2,000 employees change hands: this is the transfer imposed by the British Antitrust for the acquisition of Wincanton
LOGISTICS
DHL soars in the second quarter, but not everywhere
Bonn
Revenue and EBIT in double digits. Express performed well, while Supply Chain and Post & Parcel Germany fared less well.
SHIPPING
Global Ship Lease reports record quarterly and half-year revenues
Athens
Rising costs impact profits
PORTS
DP World to build temperature-controlled logistics hub in the port of Antwerp
Dubai/Kallo
SHIPPING
GNV will activate a third maritime service to Algeria on Saturday
Genoa
The Civitavecchia-Annaba line will complement the existing routes from Sète to Algiers and Bejaia.
SHIPPING
Danaos Corporation reports quarterly revenue growth of 4.7%.
Athens
The containership segment remains stable. Bulk carriers continue to contribute.
ACCIDENTS
A bulk carrier hit by a shell in the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton/London
One crew member is reportedly missing.
PORTS
This year, 800,000 cruise passengers are expected in Messina.
Messina
Passengers make a direct expenditure of almost 16 million euros in the city
PORTS
Container traffic at the Port of New York grew by 1.6% in the second quarter
New York
In the first six months of 2026, 4.43 million TEUs were handled (+0.2%)
INTERMODAL TRANSPORT
HZ Cargo and Railtrans form joint venture for intermodal transport
Zagreb
The aim is to activate a traffic of over 500 thousand tons between the ports of Croatia and the markets of Central Europe.
PORTS
ICTSI posts record net income of $363 million (+24.2%) in the second quarter
Manila
ACCIDENTS
Another GasLog vessel hit while leaving the Persian Gulf
Piraeus/Southampton
Damage to the engine room
SHIPPING
Finnlines reports record quarterly revenues
Helsinki
In the April-June period, net profit was 42.9 million euros (+64.7%)
COMPANIES
Spinelli Group approves 2025 sustainability report
Genoa
Production value grew by 5%. New hires increased by 48%.
PORTS
Fabrizio Marilli will be the new secretary general of the Central Adriatic Sea Port Authority.
Ancona
The Management Committee has approved the institution's budget adjustment
PORTS
The Western Ligurian Sea Port Authority has adopted the 2026-2028 Port Plan.
Genoa
Projections for 2028 indicate an increase of approximately 150 employees in the ports of the system
PORTS
The Southern Tyrrhenian and Ionian Sea Port Authority has approved the budget adjustment change.
Gioia Tauro
It records higher revenues and higher expenses of 1.69 million euros
EDUCATION
One and a half million euros for training in Tuscan ports
Livorno
The Northern Tyrrhenian Port Authority has presented its 2026-2028 training plan.
INTERMODAL TRANSPORT
Terminali Italia will manage the Orte intermodal terminal starting next year.
Rome
It has approximately 96,000 square meters of yards and three tracks
TRANSPORTATION
Italy and Tunisia sign a collaboration agreement in the transport and logistics sector
Rome
ACCIDENTS
Another Saudi-owned Bahri ship attacked by Houthis in the Red Sea
Southampton/Sana'a/Riyadh
Yemeni militants' spokesman claimed responsibility for the attack on the chemical tanker "NCC Ghazal"
INFRASTRUCTURE
The final breakthrough of the two main tunnels of the Brenner Base Tunnel was achieved today.
Bolzano
The two construction sites are connected approximately 1,400 meters below the Brenner Pass
LOGISTICS
UPS revenues increased 7.6% in the second quarter
Atlanta
Net profit amounted to $604 million (-52.9%)
LOGISTICS
In 2025, the revenues of the Italian logistics company Nord Ovest grew by +13.6%
Wedge
Net profit down 8.3%
PORTS
Quarterly freight traffic increased at the ports of Algeciras and Barcelona. Valencia saw a decline.
Algeciras/Barcelona/
Valencia
Increase in containers at the Catalan port
COMPANIES
Fincantieri signs agreement with NextGeo's reinvesting partners
Trieste
The operation is part of the development strategy in the diving segment
PORTS
The update to the DPSS of the ports of Sardinia has been adopted.
Cagliari
Resolution of the Management Committee of the Port System Authority
PORTS
ICTSI acquires the ATU12 and ATU18 bulk terminals at the Brazilian port of Aratu.
Sao Paulo/Manila
They will be sold by SIMPAR for approximately 355 million dollars
INDUSTRY
Konecranes reports decline in quarterly financial performance as orders increase
Helsinki
The value of orders relating to port equipment grew by +17%
PORTS
Fourteen regions are in favor and five are against the bill on port governance reform.
Rome
Rixi: Let's now continue the institutional process with the aim of achieving a balanced reform.
LOGISTICS
Kuehne+Nagel's net sales increased by 8% in the second quarter.
Schindellegi
Performance improved markedly in the air freight segment
ASSOCIATIONS
Assagenti's management team has been renewed.
Genoa
The composition of the executive committee and the chairmen of the commissions
PORTS
DP World signs preliminary agreement to build two terminals at Fujairah Port
Dubai
FREIGHT TERMINALS
VIO - Vado Ligure Interport Board of Directors Renewed
Genoa
Pierangelo Olivieri has been appointed president
INDUSTRY
Kalmar's turnover increased by 14% in the second quarter
Helsinki
New orders value stable
OFFSHORE
Saipem wins new offshore drilling contract off Ivory Coast
Milan
It was awarded by Eni Côte d'Ivoire
LOGISTICS
DSV's quarterly performance continues to grow, boosted by the Schenker acquisition.
Hedehusene
Net profit of DKK 2.6 billion (+11.5%) was recorded in the April-June period of 2026.
ASSOCIATIONS
Falteri (Federlogistica) has been co-opted into the Board of the European Logistics Association
Genoa
International collaboration protocol on integrated logistics with ACLI Terra
PORTS
Italian Ports:
Ancona Genoa Ravenna
Augusta Gioia Tauro Salerno
Bari La Spezia Savona
Brindisi Leghorn Taranto
Cagliari Naples Trapani
Carrara Palermo Trieste
Civitavecchia Piombino Venice
Italian Interports: list World Ports: map
DATABASE
ShipownersShipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
ForwardersShip Suppliers
Shipping AgentsTruckers
MEETINGS
MEETINGS
The conference "EU-Mercosur Agreement: The Role of the Maritime Economy" will be held in Genoa on July 1st.
Genoa
It is organized by the Casa America ETS Foundation and the Western Liguria Port Authority
MEETINGS
The Federagenti assembly will be held in Civitavecchia on July 3rd.
Rome
Pessina: We will not discuss regulations, community relations, or the pursuit of theories and bureaucracy, but rather the challenges of Italian port infrastructure.
››› Meetings File
PRESS REVIEW
Empire buys back: After Tata, Adani can rewrite India's colonial past
(The Economic Times)
Govt does not interfere in port management appointments - Loke
(Bernama)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
ASSITERMINAL
Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato
Roma, 19 giugno 2025
››› File
SHIPPING
GCC urges international community to protect maritime transport against Houthi threats
Riyadh
Reaction to the announcement of a maritime embargo against Saudi Arabia
EDUCATION
Fincantieri signs agreement in Qatar for operational management of the Training and Simulation Centre.
Trieste
The center is intended for the training of naval personnel of the Qatari Navy.
NEWS
Over 770 kilos of cocaine seized at the port of Vado Ligure
Savona
Once released on the market, the drug would have ensured criminal organizations profits of 250 million euros.
INDUSTRY
Wärtsilä records sharp increase in new order value in second quarter
Helsinki
Net turnover decreased by -2%
SHIPPING
Yang Ming orders Hanwha Ocean to build six 13,000 TEU dual-fuel containerships
Keelung
Contract valued at over $1.2 billion
ACCIDENTS
The toll of attacks on ships in the Black Sea worsens
Odessa
Ten dead on board a ship leaving the port of Odessa
ACCIDENTS
Today a new attack on a ship in the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton
The product tanker Kavomaleas of the Greek company Dynacom Tankers Management caught fire
SHIPPING
Confitarma disappointed by the Commission's proposal to revise the EU ETS
Rome
Zanetti: The notable absentee is the competitiveness of the Italian and European shipping industry.
INTERMODAL TRANSPORT
ALIS: Commission's proposals on the EU ETS are positive, but serious issues remain.
Rome
PORTS
MIT adopts cold ironing guidelines
Rome
The aim is to ensure clear, uniform and transparent criteria for all Port System Authorities.
CRUISES
In the first half of the year, cruise traffic at GPH port terminals grew by +10.1%
Istanbul
In the second quarter alone the increase was +2.8%
PORTS
Western Liguria Port Authority approves 2026 budget update
Genoa
PORTS
Assiterminal clarifies its doubts about the responsibilities assigned to Porti d'Italia Spa.
Genoa
INDUSTRY
ABB buys British Rotork
Zurich/London
The Bath-based company specializes in flow control and industrial automation.
PORTS
Central Adriatic Port Authority refinances €100 million from the Infrastructure Decree
Ancona
The funds concern seven strategic interventions of the port system
PORTS
Container traffic at the Port of Los Angeles increased by 3.4% in the first half of 2026.
Los Angeles
In the second quarter, growth was +11.5%
SEAFARERS
IMO and ITF call for an end to attacks on seafarers and transport workers
London
Resurgence of incidents in the Black Sea, Sea of Azov and the Strait of Hormuz region
PORTS
Container traffic in the port of Hong Kong grew by 0.2% in the second quarter of 2026.
Hong Kong
An increase of +6.5% was recorded in June
PORTS
Uiltrasporti is strongly opposed to the establishment of Porti d'Italia Spa
Rome
Verzari and Gulli: the AdSPs must be coordinated by a public body that can protect port workers
PORTS
CMPort sets new monthly, quarterly and half-yearly container traffic records
Hong Kong
In the first half of 2026, 78.3 million were moved (+4.6%)
PORTS
In the first half of this year, the port of Singapore handled 22.7 million containers (+4.7%)
Singapore
Historic record for half-year bunker sales
PORTS
Container traffic at the Port of Long Beach increased by 10.3% in the second quarter.
Long Beach
Growth of +1.7% was recorded in the first half of 2026
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
The new board of directors of Ferrovie dello Stato Italiane has been appointed.
Rome
Tommaso Tanzilli confirmed as president. Gianpiero Strisciuglio is the new CEO.
PORTS
Port of Gioia Tauro: tender launched for completion of dredging activities
Gioia Tauro
The expected duration of the contract is 60 days
PORTS
In the first half of 2026, cargo traffic in Turkish ports was 279.1 million tonnes (+1.5%)
Ankara
Cargoes with Italy alone amounted to 23.4 million tons (-2.5%)
SHIPYARDS
The first steel cutting of the Carnival Destiny cruise ship.
Monfalcone
Fincantieri and Carnival celebrate the thirtieth anniversary of their collaboration
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